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Today’s #TBT goes to the laying of the cornersto

Today’s #TBT goes to the laying of the cornerstone of the new Priory at 2675 Larpenteur on May 17, 1964. Bishop Gerold O’Keefe (far right) officiated at this auspicious ceremony.

Pictured standing by Bishop O’Keefe (l-r): Sister Borromeo, Sister Wilma, Sister Luanne, and Mother Marcelline.

#throwbackthursday #stpaulspriory #stpaulsmonastery #bishopokeefe #cornerstone #priory #monastery #womenreligious #monasticlife #fromthearchives #1964 #history #historical #saintpaul #saintpaulhistory #minnesota

The Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery hold in pray

The Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery hold in prayer today our sisters and brothers from the @stlawrencenewmancenter and the Brothers of Hope on this the Feast of St. Lawrence.

“Sheltered under the name of Jesus Christ, I do not fear these pains, for they do not last long.” - St. Lawrence of Rome (225-258 AD)

St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians. St. Lawrence is patron saint of cooks and of the poor. St. Lawrence: pray for us!

Artwork: St. Lawrence on stained glass window in @receivemyspirit Daily Mass Chapel in Omaha, Nebraska.

#feastofstlawrence #saintlawrence #catholicfeastday #catholicsaint #stpaulsmonastery #benedictinesisters #churchofstlawrence #newmancenter #brothersofhope #feastday #stlawrenceofrome

On July 20, 2022, St. Paul’s Monastery welcomed

On July 20, 2022, St. Paul’s Monastery welcomed King Boreas (Billy Given) and the Prime Minister (Christine Arme) from the Saint Paul Winter Carnival to perform two special knighting ceremonies. One for Sister Catherine Schoenecker, OSB, in honor of her 70th Jubilee, and one for Sister Linda Soler, OSB, for all she does for the community. Congratulations, Sister Catherine and Sister Linda!

@TheCatholicSpirit took photos and interviewed Sister Catherine on her journey to becoming a Sister. Read this article written by Dave Hrbacek at The Catholic Spirit here: https://thecatholicspirit.com/news/local-news/70-years-as-a-catholic-sister-many-blessings-more-than-i-deserve/.

#stpaulsmonastery #stpaulwintercarnival #kingboreas #primeminister #billygiven #christinearme #sistercatherineschoeneckerosb #sisterlindasolerosb #70thjubilee

St. Dominic, OP, was a Castilian Catholic priest,

St. Dominic, OP, was a Castilian Catholic priest, founder of the Dominican Order. In 1215, Dominic saw the need for a new type of organization to address the spiritual needs of the growing cities of the era, one that would combine dedication and systematic education, with more organizational flexibility than either monastic orders or the secular clergy. He was granted written authority in December 1216 and January 1217 by Pope Honorius III to form the Ordo Praedicatorum ("Order of Preachers"). Under the authority of Pope Gregory IX, Dominic was canonized in 1234 and is patron saint of astronomers.

The Sisters, Associates, and Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery rejoice with and pray for our sisters and brothers at the @ChurchofStDominic in Northfield, @StAlberttheGreatPriory in Minneapolis and the @DominicanSistersatStCroixCatholicSchool as they celebrate their patronal feast today!

#catholicsaintsday #feastday #saintdominic #catholicpriest #catholic #religious #faithful #stpaulsmonastery #churchofstdominic #stalbertthegreatprior #dominicansisters #stcroixcatholicschool

Today’s #glimpse we are sharing a few snapshots

Today’s #glimpse we are sharing a few snapshots of the flowers outside the Monastery taken in July this summer. We are blessed to be surrounded by an oasis of beautiful florals!

#glimpsesofthemonastery #glimpsesoutsidethemonastery #stpaulsmonastery #monastery #monasterygrounds #flowers #floral #oasis #floweroasis #floraloasis #summer #summerflowers

Happy National Twins Day! On this day, we celebrat

Happy National Twins Day! On this day, we celebrate the uniqueness and rarity of twins around the world. Fraternal or identical, twins form bonds unlike any other, even if they have different personalities and/or features.

Today, we acknowledge the twins we have at St. Paul’s Monastery. Sisters Andrine and Andriette are our most well-known twin Sisters, but did you know we have two other twins in our home? Check out this collage of our Sisters and their twins!

Top to bottom: Sisters Andrine and Andriette Schommer, OSB; Sister Jacqueline Leiter, OSB, with twin sister, Stacey; Sister Karen Sames, OSB, with twin brother, Kevin.

#nationaltwinsday #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #uniqueness #siblings #twins #sisters #brothers #bonds #fraternal #identical #sisterandrineschommer #sisterandrietteschommer #sisterjacquelineleiter #sisterkarensames

The Sisters, Associates, and Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery rejoice with and pray for our sisters and brothers at @TransfigurationCatholicChurch in Oakdale as they celebrate their patronal feast today!

The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event where Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant in glory upon a mountain. A voice from a cloud above said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him” (Matthew 17:5).

Artwork: “Icon of the Transfiguration” by Theophanes the Greek, 15th Century.

#transfigurationofjesus #transfiguration #catholic #religious #faithful #transfigurationcatholicchurch #celebrate #patron #feastday #scripture #matthew

Happy Friday from the Sisters of St. Benedict! To

Happy Friday from the Sisters of St. Benedict!

Today we are highlighting (left to right) Sister Linda Soler, OSB, and Dr. Agnes Danzl. This picture was taken on our 2017 Prioress Dinner when Dr. Agnes Danzl won our live auction item “The Flying Nun.” Dr. Danzl was in the WASP’s (Women Airforce Service Pilots) and wanted to celebrate her 90th birthday in a special way. We are very happy that she got to go up among the clouds again!

#happyfriday #fridaysmiles #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #dragnesdanzl #flyingnun #funwithfriends #sisterlindasoler #womenairforceservicepilots #birthdaycelebration #accomplishment #celebrate #amongtheclouds

We had two wonderful St. Benedict mascots for our

We had two wonderful St. Benedict mascots for our Benedictine Festival this summer: Tod Twist. OblSB (left), Co-Director and Spiritual Director of the Benedictine Center, and Jeff Dols, OblSB (right), longtime Monastery friend and volunteer.

Did you get any pictures with either of St. Benedict mascots at the Benedictine Festival? We would love to see your photos! Share in the comments below or send via e-mail to development@stpaulsmonastery.org.

#stpaulsmonastery #glimpsesofthemonastery #glimpsesoutsidethemonastery #glimpse #benfest #benfest2022 #saintbenedict #stbenedict #saintbenedictmascot #stbenedictmascot #mascot #todtwist #jeffdols #benedictinefestival #benedictinefestival2022

In today’s #TBT, we hop on back to Easter of 201

In today’s #TBT, we hop on back to Easter of 2019, when our Accounting Manager, Rose Quast, made the Sisters a festive Bunny cake made up of cupcakes.

Rose remembers, “I started a tradition within my family to make a ‘Bunny Cake’ each year for our family’s Easter get-togethers. So to me, it is not Easter without a ‘Bunny Cake.’ Not wanting to eat all that cake myself, I thought I would bring the cake into the office to share.”

Shown here is Rose Quast (right) and Sister Mary Lou Dummer, OSB (left).

#tbt #throwbackthursday #easter #staff #stpaulsmonastery #bunnycake #hoppincake #rosequast #sistermaryloudummer

Don’t forget to check out our August e-Newslette

Don’t forget to check out our August e-Newsletter! This month, we are highlighting the NEW Benedictine CARE Wellness Program directed by Teri Rose, OblSB, a collage of images of Around the Monastery, and our employee spotlight on Jason Wittak.

Read our newsletter here: www.stpaulsmonastery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/eNewsletter-August-2022.pdf

Sign up for our September edition here: www.stpaulsmonastery.org/sign-up-for-our-e-newsletter/

#enewsletter #stpaulsmonastery #dontmissout #terirose #jasonwittak #benedictinesisters #highlights #monthlynewsletter

August 2 marks “Virgin of Los Angeles Day” –

August 2 marks “Virgin of Los Angeles Day” – a special holiday celebrated in Costa Rica. According to nationaltoday.com, each year on “Virgen de Los Angeles” or “Virgin of Los Angeles”, thousands of Costa Ricans make a pilgrimage to Le Negrita at the Basilica to pay their respects. Many believe a stream close to the Basilica has healing powers and some go to drink from it. Other locals will participate in local festivals in Cartago to enjoy the local culture of Costa Rica.

Happy Virgin of Los Angeles Day!

#virginoflosangelesday #costarica #lenegrita #basilica #festival #cartago #stpaulsmonastery

Don't miss out! In this month’s August e-Newslet

Don't miss out! In this month’s August e-Newsletter, we are highlighting Sister Linda Soler’s trip to Synod Assembly, our NEW Benedictine CARE Wellness Program, a collage of pictures from our Benedictine Festival, and more! Sign up today to receive our e-Newsletter at stpaulsmonastery.org/subscribe.

#enewsletter #monthlynewsletter #uptodate #stpaulsmonastery #benedictinesisters #highlights

Did you know there are many ways to support St. Pa

Did you know there are many ways to support St. Paul’s Monastery, including one-time gifts, monthly giving, IRA distributions, in-kind gifts, planned giving, and more? Whichever way you to choose to give, your support helps the Sisters to continue the ministries of St. Paul’s Monastery, to share their Benedictine Values and Joy of the Gospel, and to pray for all God’s people. May God bless you today!

To learn more, go to: www.stpaulsmonastery.org/ways-of-giving/

#waysofgiving #donation #giving #stpaulsmonastery #benedictinesisters #blessings #religious #faithful #thankful

As always, Sister Louise Inhofer, OSB, has outdone

As always, Sister Louise Inhofer, OSB, has outdone herself with table decorations in the Monastery’s dining room again! This #glimpse shows the formal décor she prepared in honor of the Feast of St. Benedict on July 11, 2022.

#stpaulsmonastery #glimpsesofthemoanstery #tabledecor #tabledecorations #feastday #feastofstbenedict #stbenedict #july11 #sisterlouiseinhofer

In celebration of Auntie's Day on July 26, Sister

In celebration of Auntie's Day on July 26, Sister Lucia Schwickerath, OSB, would like to make a contribution to her niece, Sherri Myers.

“How can a person feature one niece when you have 18, each gifted in her own way? Sherri Myers from Humboldt, Iowa, has warmed the hearts of many for years with her loving, caring heart. In the front section of her party store, “Balloon Buddies,” this sight and hearing-impaired women started a Farmers’ Market over 25 years ago. It has grown to be a citywide, hometown event for adults and children alike. She delights is providing surprise packages for the children and invites town’s folk to bring their pet animals for show and tell. Presently, her two grown children and four grandchildren are the main focus of her life. She and her husband, Gary, find time to visit the all the Sisters in the Monastery occasionally.

“I wish you could meet Sherri, my niece, with a loving and caring heart!”

Happy Auntie's Day, Sister Lucia!

#happyauntiesday #aunt #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #niecesandnephews #contribution #sisterluciaschwickerath #sherrimyers #caringheart #lovingperson

In celebration of Auntie's Day on July 26, Sister

In celebration of Auntie's Day on July 26, Sister Virginia Matter, OSB, would like to make a contribution to her nieces and nephews. Pictured here is (left to right) Ann Shommer, Sister Virginia Matter, OSB, and Kathleen Matter.

“I have thirteen wonderful nieces and nephews. The youngest of my nieces, Ann Shommer and Kathleen Matter, journeyed in our Oblate Program and made their final commitment on the Feast of Pentecost. I have been blessed to be a part of their experience. I look forward to growing with them in the values in the Rule of St. Benedict and the opportunity for me to hear new perspectives from their lives.”

Happy Auntie's Day, Sister Virginia!

#happyauntiesday #aunt #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #niecesandnephews #contribution #sistervirginiamatter #annshommer #kathleenmatter #oblateprogram #growinginfaith

Happy Friday from the Sisters of St. Benedict! Fri

Happy Friday from the Sisters of St. Benedict! Friends and families are essential to the Sisters and we always see a smile on their faces when they’re visited.

Pictured here is Sister Margaret Kramer, OSB (left), with volunteer and artist Margaret Thompson. The women were sitting in front of Margaret Thompson’s art piece “Early Morning Walk” hung in St. Paul’s Monastery. This picture was taken in 2018.

Thank you, Margaret, for sharing your art with the Monastery! We appreciate your love, friendship, and dedication. God bless!

#happyfriday #fridaysmiles #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #sistermargaretkramer #margaretthompson #artpiece

For this #tbt post, we are going back to November

For this #tbt post, we are going back to November 23, 1956. At the dedication of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School, Mother Marcelline happily congratulated recipients of honors. Pictured left to right: Archbishop O’Shaughnessy, Mother Marcelline, Father Theodore Krebschach, and Fred Memmer.

#tbt #throwbackthursday #historical #stpaulsmonastery #mothermarcelline #dedication #archbishopmurray #archbishoposhaughnessy #fathertheodorekrebschach #fredmemmer

In celebration of Auntie's Day on July 26, Sister

In celebration of Auntie's Day on July 26, Sister Mary Lou Dummer, OSB, would like to make a contribution to one of her nieces, Karen, who recently visited Sister Mary Lou at St. Paul’s Monastery.

“My niece, Karen Lawson, is the daughter of Jerry, my oldest brother. Karen lost both of her parents in 2021. Since that time, we have had many visits and conversations that have helped us recall cherished memories of her parents. Their presence is always with us, and we are grateful!”

Happy Auntie's Day, Sister Mary Lou!

#happyauntiesday #aunt #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #niecesandnephews #contribution #sistermaryloudummer

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